Question 1

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Therapy can be beneficial if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues. During our initial consultation, we can discuss your concerns and goals to determine if therapy is a good fit for you.

Question 2

How do I know you are the right therapist for me?

Accepted Answer

I encourage everyone to notice what it feels like to sit in session with me for the first couple of appointments to determine whether my style is a good fit for you. I tend to offer open-ended sessions with curiosity, compassion, humor, and acceptance rather than structured agendas. (unless we are doing EMDR, then it can be pretty structured). Your comfort is so important for therapy to be helpful!

Question 3

What is the free consultation like?

Accepted Answer

The free consultation is a no pressure informal 15-20 minute virtual chat. It gives us a chance to meet and go over what you're needing help with! By no means does it mean you are committing to therapy yet. 
I will usually ask you to tell me a bit about why you reached out, what your goals are with therapy, how often you'd like to meet, and answer any questions you may have. If I feel as though EMDR or IFS may be helpful for you, we will talk about next steps and scheduling. If I feel as though another therapist would be a better fit for you, I will help point you in that direction.

Question 4

How quickly will I feel better?

Accepted Answer

The dreaded answer: it depends. For those doing EMDR, some clients have expressed feeling better after one processing session. Some clients wish to attend longer term therapy (1+ years) to get ongoing support with life stressors. You get out of therapy what you put into therapy, which means higher levels of willingness to share vulnerabilities, take new perspectives, and practice new skills can lead to faster results.

Question 5

What are the risks of therapy?

Accepted Answer

You should expect to feel some emotional discomfort in sessions. This is normal! And necessary. Clients often report feeling a sense of catharsis and "lightness" after expressing distressing emotions in a safe environment. If you are planning on doing virtual therapy, there is a risk of occasional interruptions due to technology issues or unstable internet.

Question 6

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Virtual sessions are available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Schedule a consultation with me to learn about my current availability.

Question 7

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I have a physical office located at 6850 Austin Center Blvd Suite 320, Austin, TX 78731. Schedule a consultation to learn about my current availability. In-person sessions are available on Mondays and Thursdays.

Question 8

Do you see clients throughout the country or internationally?

Accepted Answer

No, I am only licensed to work with clients who reside in Texas and Massachusetts.

Question 9

What can I expect in the first therapy session?

Accepted Answer

In our first session, I’ll spend time getting to know you, what’s bringing you in, and what you hope will feel different. We’ll talk about your history, and go more in depth to certain aspects of your life (this could be family, friends, relationships, work, education, etc). No need to show up with a perfect story or a polished plan — just come as you are, and we’ll take it from there.

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